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B-3-42CInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-8129 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-8129 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8129. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Fiber Material: COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
  • Size Designation: LARGE
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
  • Fiber Material: RAYON SYMBOL
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8129, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (No Item Name Available) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The primary manufacturer of record is Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-8129
Primary Part NumberB-3-42C
Item NameInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusACTIVE
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
Size DesignationLARGE
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Rank for Which DesignedMASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Procurement Group Code21205
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-599-1301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Felt,mechanical,preformed
6910-01-189-2279B344 INTERCHANGEABLE
Riccidarpus
Carolina Biological Supply Co
8455-01-388-8219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9522 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9531 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
7025-01-468-2598B344 INTERCHANGEABLE
Keyboard,data Entry
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Manassas
8455-01-553-1298 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1424 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-42C Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-44 Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-I-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
B-3-44A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5330-00-599-1301INTERCHANGEABLE
FELT,MECHANICAL,PREFORMED
6910-01-189-2279INTERCHANGEABLE
RICCIDARPUS
B344
8455-01-388-8219INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9522INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9528INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9531INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
7025-01-468-2598INTERCHANGEABLE
KEYBOARD,DATA ENTRY
B344
8455-01-553-1298INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1301INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1424INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1508INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
4130-01-686-5197INTERCHANGEABLE
INLET FILTER
B344A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-8129?

NSN 8455-01-388-8129 is a Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne, manufactured by Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-388-8129?

NSN 8455-01-388-8129 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-42C (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-44 (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-I-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), B-3-44A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-8129?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-8129: 5330-00-599-1301, 6910-01-189-2279, 8455-01-388-8219 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-42C: Fiber Material: COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS; Size Designation: LARGE; Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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